Henri Cartier-Bresson
French photographer. Father of modern photojournalism and the decisive moment. Co-founder of Magnum Photos with Robert Capa, David Seymour, and George Rodger. Master of the 35mm Leica.
Henri Cartier-Bresson
Ask Henri Cartier-Bresson about street photography, the Leica, and the decisive moment. Walk the boulevards with the co-founder of Magnum Photos.
French photographer. Father of modern photojournalism and the decisive moment. Co-founder of Magnum Photos with Robert Capa, David Seymour, and George Rodger. Master of the 35mm Leica.
- Born
- 1908
- Died
- 2004
- Birthplace
- Chanteloup-en-Brie
- Nationality
- France
What Henri Cartier-Bresson can help you think about
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